A loose cloud of floating sticks hangs in front of a lit wall, and only their shadows line up into the time; each minute the sticks drift and turn until the new digits fall into place.
A loose cloud of floating sticks hangs in front of a lit wall, and only their shadows line up into the time; each minute the sticks drift and turn until the new digits fall into place.
In the app you can adjust the colours, light angle, drift and 24-hour time. It runs natively on your Mac, drawn live in real time – no video, never quite the same twice.
Use it on your Mac
- Get SCRNSVRS free from the Mac App Store.
- Select Shadow Digits in the library.
- Click Set as Screensaver or Set as Wallpaper – or both.
Free · macOS Tahoe 26 or laterNeed a hand? Read the setup guide.
Shadow Digits FAQ
How do I set Shadow Digits as my screensaver on a Mac?
Install SCRNSVRS free from the Mac App Store, select Shadow Digits in the library and click Set as Screensaver. macOS starts it whenever your Mac is idle, exactly like a built-in screensaver.
Can I use Shadow Digits as a live wallpaper?
Yes. Click Set as Wallpaper in SCRNSVRS and Shadow Digits plays on your desktop behind your windows and icons. You can use it as screensaver and wallpaper at the same time.
Is Shadow Digits free?
Yes. Shadow Digits is Free Forever in SCRNSVRS – no account, no ads, no subscription.
Is Shadow Digits a video loop?
No. Shadow Digits is rendered live on your Mac with Metal, so it never repeats and stays sharp on any display size. The clip on this page is a screen recording of the real thing.
Will Shadow Digits slow down my Mac or drain the battery?
No. SCRNSVRS drops to 30 fps on battery and stops rendering when the wallpaper is covered by a full-screen app, so Shadow Digits costs next to nothing in everyday use.
Which Macs does Shadow Digits run on?
Shadow Digits needs macOS Tahoe 26 or later.
